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change

[cheynj] / tʃeɪndʒ /


NOUN
act or fact of making different or becoming different
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Usage

What is another way to say change? To change is to make a material difference so that something is distinctly different from what it was: to change one's opinion. To alter is to make some partial change, as in appearance, while still preserving the identity: to alter a dress, as by raising the hem (to change a dress would mean to put on a different one).

Example Sentences

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He’d recently divorced after 28 years of marriage, his relationship with Hollywood was running on fumes, and he needed a change of pace.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Most drivers generally can’t quickly reduce how much they drive or how much gas they use when prices rise, so gasoline demand doesn’t change much in the short run.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

The company said the change mainly reflected its expectations of stronger momentum in its life-sciences unit and greater resilience in its healthcare division amid challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Their most recent turnover was £24m, pocket change compared to Rangers' £94m and Celtic's £143m.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I had always thought of birds as not terribly intelligent—although Hawk did much to change my mind.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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